playmaker

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Playmaker Gael Kakuta, once of Chelsea and now playing in Turkey, was in outstanding form for DR Congo against Botswana at Al Medina stadium as his backheel set up Nathanael Mbuku for the opener.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Playmaker Ashley Sanchez dropped into midfield to collect the ball and create danger off the dribble while winger Trinity Rodman made slaloming runs down the right flank.

From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2022

Playmaker Brandt Clarke, drafted eighth overall by the Kings, competed against pros in Slovakia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2021

Playmaker Maddison attempted to weave his magic but was restricted to strikes from distance, while Kelechi Iheanacho smashed wide from an angle.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2021

No surprise that some of them had cool nicknames, too: The Playmaker; Sweetness; Slingin’; and The Bus.

From Washington Times • Oct. 11, 2019